Kidnapped 1

CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

Kidnapped 1

Ashier's eyes darted around the room, scanning the crowd in search of Blair. His heart raced with growing concern as minutes turned into what felt like an eternity. The festive atmosphere around him seemed to fade into the background as his focus honed in on the absence of the woman who had captivated his thoughts.

A sense of unease washed over him, and his mind raced with unsettling possibilities. What if something had happened to Blair? The mere thought sent a shiver down his spine. He couldn't bear the idea of her being in danger or harmed in any way. She had become an irreplaceable presence in his life, and the thought of losing her was unbearable.

As he continued to scan the surroundings, Ashier's worry grew with each passing second. His hands clenched into tight fists at his sides, a manifestation of his increasing anxiety. Inwardly, he pleaded for her safety, hoping that she was simply delayed or had gotten lost in the commotion of the event. His t